<t>My son had a rod put in his spine a year after his accident because of scoliosis/curvature of the spine. The doctor seemed to think he had scoliosis before the accident but I don't think so. It improved his posture somewhat but as long as the one arm hangs down, his posture is going to be affecte...

<t>lizzyb, I appreciate your honesty. I've been reading the ubpn forum for four years and have read about doctors, surgeries, drugs for pain, etc. but this is the first time I've heard things like another boy hiding his hand, or your personal feelings after the accident or someone else that bites th...

<t>Thanks for your concern, Rich, and everyone else. We live in Illinois. Where is the bpi picnic? I don't know if I could get him to go or not. It's like he thinks if we don't discuss it - it doesn't exist. His dad is able to talk to him a little better than me. Daniel has told him that his fingern...

<t>Wow, that's not something that had even crossed my mind. I guess that's why he's always hiding his hand though and refuses to show it or discuss it w/me. I wanted to make a doctor appt. for him (bronchitis) but he says he's better now and doesn't need an appt. I was all prepared to let the doctor...

<t>Hello again, My son Daniel has left BPI, no feeling in his arm or hand. The other day I noticed the peroxide bottle was left out and when I asked him about it, he played dumb. While he was sleeping, I looked at his left hand and there are absolutely no fingernails on his left hand and the fingert...

<t>Thank you everyone for your suggestions with Daniel. It was another rough weekend where he left saying I don't want him around and I was in tears all day yesterday. We need to find some common ground and fast. I may have to get counseling just for myself. I appreciate everyone's input. I admit th...

<t>My 18-year old son has a LBPI with nerve root avulsions and no use of arm whatsoever. I'm at my wit's end with him. He was injured in a car accident four years ago, he was driving, and his friend killed and two others received critical injuries as well. He seems to be on a path of destruction, he...